Heat breaks but death toll mounts in Midwest states
Chicago records a cool 59 as a cold front spreads relief while the nation confronts rising heat deaths. Illinois reports 80 fatalities and at least 19 nationwide since July, with 20 states counting victims. Residents describe the relief of lower temperatures and lingering concerns for vulnerable groups.
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Rainfall relief and heat drop hit Frederick area
Mild to heavy rain missed some spots while Frederick County saw up to half an inch on Saturday night. The Maryland State Police barrack on West Patrick Street reported no rain, but other areas measured rain as part of a yearly total around 15 inches. Temperatures fell sharply after a day peaking near 99 degrees.
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Train Crash in India Sparks Hundreds of Deaths
In eastern India two express trains with about 2500 on board collided at Gaisdi Slaven near Gauhati, causing widespread deaths and injuries. Rail officials cite possible signal failure as the cause. rescue teams work through wreckage as the toll ranges from hundreds to over 400 depending on reports.
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Blair Witch opens to sell out crowds in Frederick
Crowds packed Hoyts Cinemas at Frederick Towne Mall over the opening weekend for The Blair Witch Project. Ticket takers reported sellouts across four showings Friday through Sunday, with manager David Stender citing brisk business near Star Wars Episode I levels. Critics call it scariest of summer, yet some viewers found it less frightening than expected, blaming hype and familiarity with the Burkittsville legend. Local patrons noted the backstory and real-wooded setting added to the appeal, though actual fright varied by viewer.
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Runaway Bride tops box office as Blair Witch Project opens
Julia Roberts and Richard Gere lead the weekend box office with Runaway Bride earning 345 million, while The Blair Witch Project debuts wide release at 285 million. Deep Blue Sea starts third with 186 million and The Haunting drops to fourth with 151 million in its second weekend. overall box office climbs one third from last year.
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Frederick newspaper adds UPC barcode on front page
The Frederick Post and News introduces a Universal Product Code barcode on the bottom of the front page to speed checkout and improve customer service and accounting. Circulation director Erv Hagg notes the new UPC system unifies bar coding across Frederick newspapers, replacing an older non tied barcode.
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Trooper Bill Bergan leaves Walkersville after 12 years
Cpl Bill Bergan, a popular Walkersville resident trooper, earned a promotion to corporal and transfers to Glen Burne barracks. He led DARE programs and bike patrols, praised by students and teachers, and valued community policing. He plans to stay in contact with the Walkersville community.
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